Mourning in Medina Baye: Ousmane Sonko Pays Tribute to Cheikh Mouhamadou Macky Ibrahima Niass

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Senegal

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Mourning in Medina Baye: Ousmane Sonko Pays Tribute to Cheikh Mouhamadou Macky Ibrahima Niass

Cheikh Mouhamadou Macky Ibrahima Niass passed away on August 31, 2026, in Morocco, where he was receiving treatment. Known for his piety and dedication to teaching Islamic sciences, he was the younger brother of the general Khalifa of Medina Baye. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko expressed his condolences, highlighting the void left by this scholar. Tributes are pouring in as the family prepares for his repatriation and funeral.

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